Chico Review, part 2 - What a Portfolio Review Taught Me About My Photography (That 10 Years Didn't)

About this episode

In this episode, Matt continues his exploration of a prestigious photography portfolio review event, featuring discussions with various photographers.

Listen to part one here Watch part one here ________________________ In Part 2 of this special Chico Review 2026 episode, Matt continues documenting his week inside one of photography's most respected portfolio review events. Featuring conversations with Odette England, Daniel Arnold, Tim Carpenter, Matthew Genitempo, Jesse Lenz, and Lindokuhle Sobekwa — plus fellow attendees pushing the edges of documentary, photobook, and fine art photography. Notable topics: What Jesse Lenz actually looks...

People in this episode

Host: Matt Jacob

Guests: Odette England, Daniel Arnold, Tim Carpenter, Matthew Genitempo, Jesse Lenz, Lindokuhle Sobekwa

Topics covered

• portfolio review
• photography
• documentary
• fine art
• photobook

Keywords

• portfolio review
• photography
• documentary
• fine art
• photobook
• Jesse Lenz
• Chico Review

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